Proverbs 15:28-33

28 Good people think before they answer, but the wicked simply pour out evil.

29 The Lord does not listen to the wicked, but he hears the prayers of those who do right.

30 Good news makes you feel better. Your happiness will show in your eyes.

31 If you listen to correction to improve your life, you will live among the wise.

32 Those who refuse correction hate themselves, but those who accept correction gain understanding.

33 Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom. If you want to be honored, you must be humble.

Proverbs 15:28-33 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO FIRST KINGS 5

This chapter relates Solomon's preparation for building the temple: on Hiram, king of Tyre, sending a congratulatory letter to him, he returned another to him, signifying his intention to build an house for God, and requesting him to supply him with timber, and men to work it, 1Ki 5:1-6; to which Hiram readily agreed, and sent him cedar and fir, and Solomon in return sent him food for his household; and things went on very amicably between them, 1Ki 5:7-12; the chapter concludes with an account of Solomon's workmen, where, how, and in what they were employed, 1Ki 5:13-18.